Senior CAD & Joinery Designer

Box Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

On-site parking

Laptop and mobile phone

Workplace pension

Interesting projects

Job summary

Box Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior CAD & Joinery Designer for bespoke joinery and commercial office fit-outs. You will produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings, translate concepts into manufacturable designs, and prepare workshop-ready drawings for CNC machining.

You will work with management, design and production teams, travel to London for site surveys once a week, and help resolve manufacturing challenges while preserving design intent. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Strong 2D AutoCAD experience for bespoke joinery.
• Background in joinery manufacturing and construction methods.
• Translate architectural concepts into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Experience producing detailed technical and manufacturing drawings.
• Good communication with clients and contractors; CNC drawing familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for bespoke joinery and commercial interiors.
• Translate architectural concepts into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Prepare technical drawings with the necessary detail for workshop production and CNC machinery.
• Work with materials such as timber, metalwork, stone, glass and upholstery.
• Collaborate with production to ensure designs are accurate and achievable.
• Attend design meetings with clients, architects and main contractors.
• Undertake site surveys and measurements where required in London (travel covered) or via Teams.

Skills

2D AutoCAD

Bespoke joinery

Manufacturing knowledge

Client communication

CNC drawing familiarity

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Senior CAD & Joinery Designer (Bespoke Joinery & Commercial office fit-outs)

Are you an experienced Joinery Designer or CAD Technician with a genuine understanding of how bespoke joinery is manufactured? We are working with an established bespoke joinery and commercial interiors business looking to recruit an experienced Senior CAD Designer to strengthen its technical design function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong CAD Design experience within joinery manufacturing background who wants to take ownership of technical drawings, influence design decisions and work on a varied portfolio of high-quality commercial projects.

The role

Working closely with the management, design and production teams, you will take responsibility for developing bespoke design concepts into accurate, detailed manufacturing drawings. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design discussions with clients and architects through to technical detailing and the production of drawings for the workshop. A key part of the role will be ensuring designs are practical, accurate and suitable for manufacture, reducing errors and ensuring the production team has the information it needs.

What you'll be doing

• Producing detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for bespoke joinery and commercial interiors projects.
• Translating architectural concepts into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Preparing technical drawings with the necessary detail for workshop production and CNC machinery.
• Working with materials such as: metalwork and steel fabrication, timber and solid wood, veneers & laminates, stone, glass, upholstery and fabric
• Working closely with production to ensure designs are accurate and achievable.
• Attending design meetings with clients, architects and main contractors.
• Undertaking site surveys and measurements where required in London one day a week (travel covered) or via teams
• Advising on materials, construction methods and manufacturing techniques.
• Coordinating technical details across projects, including specialist subcontracted elements.
• Resolving design and manufacturing challenges while maintaining the original design intent.

You will be working on a varied range of bespoke commercial interiors projects, including:

• Reception desks and feature reception areas.
• Bespoke office kitchens and tea points.
• Feature walls, storage and shelving.
• Architectural bookcases and bespoke furniture.
• Specialist metalwork and feature structures.
• Bespoke seating and upholstered elements.
• Projects incorporate a wide variety of materials, including timber, veneers, laminates, solid surfaces, metalwork, stone, glass and upholstery.

What we're looking for

• Strong 2D AutoCAD experience.
• A background in bespoke or architectural joinery, commercial office fit-outs and manufacturing
• Practical knowledge of joinery manufacturing and construction methods.
• Experience producing detailed technical and manufacturing drawings.
• An understanding of materials, finishes and fabrication processes.
• The ability to interpret architectural drawings and develop practical solutions.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients and contractors.
• Experience with CNC machinery and producing CNC-ready drawings would be a significant advantage.
• We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who have previously worked as bench joiners, progressed into technical design or spent considerable time working alongside manufacturing teams.

What's on offer?

• Monday Friday, 8am 5pm.
• Hybrid working, typically up to two days from home.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Workplace pension.
• The opportunity to work on interesting, high-quality bespoke commercial projects.
• A close-knit team and the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the business.